You have to experience what someone else went through to appreciate how they go through it.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: meltdowns
Shocking Things People Say To Special Needs Parents
Just because someone is verbal, doesn’t mean they should speak.
How My Child With Autism Stopped Hating Haircuts
It wasn’t me, as much as I want to pretend it is.
Moments That Make A Special Needs Parent Question Everything
I’m his father. I view him through the rosiest glasses of all.
When My Child With Autism Has Trouble Transitioning
The moment we stepped outside, he lost it.
My Non-Verbal Son Bruised His Own Nose, I Swear
Meltdowns are tough on parents, but far worse for people experiencing them firsthand.
A Stranger Tapped Me On The Shoulder While My Son Was Melting Down
It was the exact thing I needed to hear at the exact right moment.
Sometimes He’s A Royal Pain
If this was really Medieval Times, the dragon would have been afraid to come near us.
My Non-Verbal Son With Autism Understands Consequences, But…
He knows when to strike and how I am the only person preventing him in that moment.
How I Cut Down Meltdowns For My Child With Autism
These outbursts might still occur in his daily travels. I rarely see them anymore.
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